privation
US /praɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /praɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
名詞
困窮, 欠乏
a state in which things that are essential for human well-being such as food, warmth, and comfort are scarce or lacking
例:
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The refugees suffered years of extreme privation.
難民たちは何年もの間、極度の困窮に苦しんだ。
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They lived a life of constant privation, with little food or shelter.
彼らは食料も住居もほとんどない、絶え間ない困窮の生活を送った。